0942 mtg-notes Jan 14 docx

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MAKERS architecture, planning, and urban design 1 WVP MTG 2 group results.doc - 4/19/10

Commercial Areas

C-1 In 20 years, the location of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: a. Centered at key ‘nodes’ on 35th Ave NE at NE 85th St and NE 70th St

C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: a. Primarily 2 story , small-scale buildings with some mixed-use development

b. A only a few new mixed-use developments with structured parking and residential over commercial that are 3-4 stories tall

C-3 In 20 years, the types of businesses in the Wedgwood commercial district will: a. Consist of small, independent businesses to support the local residential community

In 20 years, the business district will consist of businesses like:

• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• pharmacy

• small, independent grocery store

• clothing shops

• bike shop

• garden supplies

• copy shop

• book store

• community fitness (family gym)

Comments:

• Use existing buildings and refurbish, like Top Pot.

• Mixed-use (3 stories).

• Retain on the street; parking behind.

• Community kiosk in commercial nodes at 85th and south of 75th.

• P-patch.

• Wider sidewalks where cafes are possible.

• Not a “destination shopping” location like U-Village.

• Live-work on 35th Avenue NE. Good transition to single-family zones.

Commercial and Mixed Use Design

CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including: a. Ground and upper level setbacks; especially critical against single-family zones.

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b. Landscape screening between uses

c. Site planning requirements to ensure appropriate location of parking, vehicular access, and services

CD-2 The pedestrian environment will be enhanced by providing: a. small scale retail spaces at ground level

b. sidewalk widening

c. landscaping, seating included

d. overhead weather protection

e. street trees

f. pedestrian-scaled lighting

CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: c. Locating parking to minimize its visibility, like Starbucks building

Comments:

• Prefer more transit/shuttle buses, instead of adding parking.

• Parking behind businesses.

Green/ Open Space/ Community Amenities

G-1 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have a variety of neighborhood parks that can be easily and safely accessed by all residents of Wedgwood, including: a. Walkable pocket parks

b. Plazas/piazzas

c. Community gardens

d. Playgrounds/play areas

e. Natural areas

f. Trails

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood

b. Community and private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production

c. Improved landscaping and street trees on 35th Ave NE

d. Open air plaza/piazza/gazebo/amphitheater community gathering spot in middle of commercial district

G-3 Wedgwood will have regular community events that bring neighbors together, such as: a. Block parties

b. Outdoor movies

c. Farmer’s market

d. Art festival

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G-4 Wedgwood will continue to have a Post Office at its present location with these improvements: a. Driveway box to deposit mail

b. Drive through exit to 36th Ave NE

c. Traffic light at NE 80th St & 35th Ave

d. Crosswalk in front of building

Comments:

• One person was concerned that this might not be the right location.

G-5 Wedgwood will have improved neighborhood identity with features such as: b. Informational kiosks, 85th and 75 th

c. Artwork

G-6 The visual image that best represents Wedgwood is:

• Conifers and evergreen trees.

Transportation

T-1 In 20 years, transit options in Wedgwood will include: b. Improved express bus service to downtown and other key locations, down 35 th (no

transfers needed)

c. Small shuttle bus/vans that take riders into express buses or light rail

T-2 In 20 years, the residential areas of Wedgwood will be safe and walkable with: a. Improved sidewalks

b. Safe routes to school

c. Traffic calming (such as traffic circles)

d. Street trees

T-3 In 20 years, the commercial district along 35th Ave NE will be safe and walkable with: a. Improved wider sidewalks

b. Safe crosswalks

c. Improved safety at key intersections

d. Traffic calming (such as curb bulbs)

T-4 In 20 years, designated bike routes will be expanded and improved throughout the neighborhood.

The best North/south routes are:

• 38th or 39th NE

• Definitely not 35th as an arterial

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The best East/West Routes are:

• NE 80th with traffic light at 35th

Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: a. Remain largely unchanged and consist mostly of single-family residences, but with

a diversity of age groups; not stratified

b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, but not townhouses; prefer live-work, cottage development

R-2 In 20 years, the Wedgwood residential areas will include the following housing types: a. single-family houses

c. backyard cottages (ADUs)

d. cottage housing

e. apartments

g. live-work studios

Comments:

• No row houses!

• Condo owners don’t participate much in the community.

• Live-work between commercial nodes on 35th Avenue.

R-3 In 20 years, new multifamily housing will be located: (can pick more than one) b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE, mixed-use above retail (not separate)

Comments:

• Boundary is really 70th Street, not 75th Street.

• Cottage housing; live-work bungalow courts.

• Not garage facing sidewalk.

• New back yard cottages, too.

• Outdoor movies and performances.

• Farmers market on 35th Avenue.

• Block parties.

Community Sustainability

In 20 years, Wedgwood will be a place where:

CS-1 Neighbors can work together to address and resolve issues and brainstorm solution.

CS-2 Community gardens and a farmer’s market will make local food available.

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CS-3 Improved transit system, bike and pedestrian routes, and a more vibrant and diverse commercial center have significantly reduced the need for automobiles and have helped to reduce the neighborhood’s carbon footprint.

CS-4 The use of innovative stormwater management techniques has improved drainage throughout the neighborhood.

CS-5 Increased tree canopy and improved landscaping has contributed to a reduction in the urban heat island effect and has helped improve air quality.

CS-6 Community programs exist to further sustainability objectives such as helping homeowners conserve energy and water, etc.

Comments:

• Community sustainability—yes, of course!

• Hunters tree farm should be a farmer’s market in summer months.

• Existing buildings refitted to be as energy-efficient as possible; new buildings following the “Living Building” design (zero waste).

• New buildings built to high earthquake standards.

Group 1 Vision

A community founded in safety, single-family homes, back yard cottages, lively commercial centers, and sustainability; focusing on the growth of the two commercial nodes and mixed-use, live-work, buildings housing independent business owners.

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MAKERS architecture and urban design 1 WVP MTG 2 group results.doc - 4/19/10

Commercial Areas


C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: a. Primarily 1-2 story, small-scale buildings with some mixed-use development

b. A few new mixed-use developments with structured or underground parking (not above street level; behind or level) and residential over commercial that are 3-4 stories tall

Comments:

• West Seattle has parking off the commercial area in back of commercial area.



• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• movie theater

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• clothing shops

• hardware (e.g., Ace, TruValue)

• bike store


CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including: a. Ground and upper level setbacks

b. Landscape screening between uses, retaining large trees


CD-2 The pedestrian environment will be enhanced by providing: �a. small scale retail spaces at ground level

�b. sidewalk widening; set minimum

c. landscaping

d. overhead weather protection (or stores with umbrellas) (not required)

e. street trees


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Comments:

• 85th sidewalks improved.

• Think about: Residential (side street) areas surrounding nodes should have sidewalks to access business areas.

CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Considering structured parking (not a stand-alone) for mixed-use parking

b. Screening structured parking

c. Locating parking to minimize its visibility

d. Providing generous parking lot landscaping


�G-1 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have a variety of neighborhood parks that can be easily and safely accessed by all residents of Wedgwood, including: a. Walkable pocket parks

b. Plazas/piazzas



e. Natural areas

f. Trails connecting the above

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: �a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood—more

�b. Community and private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production—more

c. Improved landscaping and street trees on 35th Ave NE—emphasize native plantings

?d. Open air plaza/piazza/gazebo/amphitheater community gathering spot in middle of commercial district


b. Outdoor movies


d. art show, Easter egg hunt



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�d. Crosswalk in front of building

e. Speed indicator? Something for making this safer.

G-5 Wedgwood will have improved neighborhood identity with features such as: a. Welcome to Wedgwood Signs on 35th Ave NE

�b. Informational kiosks

c. Artwork, local banners

Comments:

• Like West Seattle blog for good example.


• Put effort into this.

• TREES, green, encourage private.

Transportation

T-1 In 20 years, transit options in Wedgwood will include: b. Improved express bus service to downtown and other key locations

Comments:

• First and third options are too expensive.

• Better to have a linking express bus system, like LRT.

T-2 In 20 years, the residential areas of Wedgwood will be safe and walkable with: �a. Improved sidewalks


c. Traffic calming (such as traffic circles) when issues develop, especially Post Office

d. Street trees

e. Bike lanes

Comments:

• Research other traffic-calming ways.

T-3 In 20 years, the commercial district along 35th Ave NE will be safe and walkable with:

�a. Improved wider sidewalks

�b. Safe crosswalks

�c. Improved safety at key intersections, especially Post Office

d. Traffic calming (such as curb bulbs, intersection art)

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• 20th

• 30th

• 40th

• Side streets


• None listed

Comments:

• Survey/create a task force.

Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: a. Remain largely unchanged and consist mostly of single-family residences, different

sizes

b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing options for more affordable housing

c. With some increased residential density

Comments:

• Will support a variety of ages, family sizes.

• Single-family, except nodes.

R-2 In 20 years, the Wedgwood residential areas will include the following housing types: a. primarily single-family houses

b. townhouses


d. cottage housing

e. apartments

f. condominiums


Comments:

• Is there some way to limit the number of cars at each home?

R-3 In 20 years, new multifamily housing will be located: (can pick more than one) a. North of NE 85th St between Ravenna Ave NE and Lake City Way NE

b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE, especially at nodes

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Comments:

• Community input at all steps.

Group 2 Vision

Promote safe, single-family neighborhoods with accessibility (new sidewalks), sustainable community business with a mixed-use, housing on ____________, business nodes of commercial development lined by trees with parking off-street, and access to increased transit service to centers of activity and LRT service.

Comments:

• Intersection art

• Bioswales

• Traffic circle/other traffic calming

• Farmer’s market

• P-patch

• Sidewalk cafes

• Community kiosk

• Public art by local artists

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Commercial Areas


c. A continuous commercial district along 35th from 85th to 70th along both sides of the street

Comments:

• Mixed-use (3 stories)

• Bioswales

• Sidewalk cafes

• Picture of framing shop







c. landscaping

e. street trees


CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: c. Locating parking to minimize its visibility


Comments:

• Plazas/gathering places

• Public art



G-1 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have a variety of neighborhood parks that can be easily and safely accessed by all residents of Wedgwood, including: e. Natural areas

f. Trails

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b. Outdoor movies


d. Arts/community fair, garage sale, Wedgwood fun min.






c. Artwork (split opinion)


• Evergreen tree (Douglas fir)

Comments:

• Consider the Hunter tree farm site for a park

• Fountain

• Kid-friendly, too

Transportation


c. Small shuttle bus/vans that take riders into express buses or light rail and to downtown and Northgate (bus to light rail)

T-2 In 20 years, the residential areas of Wedgwood will be safe and walkable. �a. Improved sidewalks


c. Traffic calming (such as traffic circles, speed bumps )

d. Street trees

Comments:

• Split on traffic circles

• Crosswalk at 75th and 28th for Wedgwood pool

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b. Safe crosswalks




• 39th

• 45th

• 38th


• 70th

• 80th west of 35th

• 90th

Comments:

• Safe connections from35th to Burke-Gilman

Comments:

• Traffic circle/other traffic calming (divided on this)

Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing

options for more affordable housing



d. cottage housing

e. apartments (a few)

f. condominiums



b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE (strong preference ON 35 th)

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Comments:

• Block parties

• Live-work

• Cottage housing

• Single-family


• Picture of a traditional small house with detached garage, apparently with ADA above

Vision

A human-scale, walkable residential neighborhood with all the basic retail and good public transportation, trees, and green spaces, friendly to old and young and everyone between.

Comments:

• Neighborhood symbol: large evergreen tree

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Commercial Areas


C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: a. Primarily 1-2 story, small-scale buildings with some mixed-use development along

the 35 th Avenue corridor

b. A few new mixed-use developments with structured parking and residential over commercial that are 3 stories tall in the nodes

C-3 In 20 years, the types of businesses in the Wedgwood commercial district will: a. Consist of small, primarily independent businesses to support the local residential

community

Comments:

• Chains like Ace Hardware, Great Harvest may be okay.


• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• movie theater

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• clothing shops

• bike shop

• fitness club, walk-in massage therapy

• small organic grocer; e.g., a satellite of PCC

• small inn and/or B&Bs

Comments:


• (Picture with courtyard) Like the courtyard, not necessarily the building style

• Sidewalk cafes

• Human-scale micro-cinema, nonprofit (no dedicated theater building)

• Community kiosk



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c. landscaping


e. street trees


CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Encouraging structured parking, below grade




Comments:

• Encourage alternative transportation—mini transit, bike lock facilities



b. Plazas/piazzas



e. Natural areas

f. Trails

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: a. Trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood


c. Improved landscaping and street trees on 35th Ave NE



b. Outdoor movies

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d. Other





e. Other

Comments:

• An alternative location for the Post Office is okay

• Parking issue

• If it becomes obsolete, opportunity for more green space

• Distribution Post Office

Transportation




�b. Safe routes to school


d. Street trees

Comments:

• Sidewalk needed to Wedgwood Elementary between NE 90th to 95th on 30th Avenue NE


b. Safe crosswalks

c. Improved safety at key intersections, especially 75 th and 35 th


Comments:

• YES!

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Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: a. Remain largely unchanged and consist mostly of single-family residences

�b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing options for more affordable housing

c. Experience significant new multifamily development with increased residential density

R-2 In 20 years, the Wedgwood residential areas will include the following housing types:

�a. single-family houses

b. townhouses

�c. backyard cottages (ADUs)

�d. cottage housing

e. apartments

f. condominiums

�g. live-work studios

R-3 In 20 years, new multifamily housing will be located: (can pick more than one) b. On (prefer ON) or adjacent to 35th Ave NE in the nodes



�CS-1 Neighbors can work together to address and resolve issues and brainstorm solution.

�CS-2 Community gardens and a farmer’s market will make local food available.

�CS-3 Improved transit system, bike and pedestrian routes, and a more vibrant and diverse commercial center have significantly reduced the need for automobiles and have helped to reduce the neighborhood’s carbon footprint.

�CS-4 The use of innovative stormwater management techniques has improved drainage throughout the neighborhood.

�CS-5 Increased tree canopy and improved landscaping has contributed to a reduction in the urban heat island effect and has helped improve air quality.


Comments:

• Utility lines should be underground

• Community solar

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Vision • Cares

• Predominantly single-family, but

• Concentrated multifamily in nodes for affordability

• Walkable

• Diversity: racial, age, income, ability

• Human scale

• Respect for environment

• Growing diversity of needed businesses

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Commercial Areas


�b. Continuous on the east side of the street from NE 88th St to NE 73th St, but not continuous on the west side

c. A continuous commercial district along 35th from 85th to 70th along both sides of the street

Comments:

• Some also liked “c.”

C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: a. Primarily 1-2 story, small-scale buildings with some mixed-use development

�b. A few new mixed-use developments with structured parking and residential over commercial that are 3-4 stories tall

c. Primarily new development consisting of 4-5 story mixed-use buildings


and neighboring NE communities

b. and new stores that provide needed services for Wedgwood and northeast neighborhoods (e.g., hardware store) of small to medium size


• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• movie theater (perhaps, if small)

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• clothing shops

• Garden store

• book store

• art supply

Comments:


• Two other pictures, unlabeled

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CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including: a. Upper level setbacks



d. Provide transitional housing types; e.g., rowhou ses, duplex, triplex, clusters, courtyard, etc., to properly transition commercial to conventional single-family zone

e. Smaller blocks to provide neighborhood walkabili ty (300-foot block lengths)


b. sidewalk widening and enhancement

c. landscaping


e. street trees


g. crosswalks

CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Encouraging structured parking





G-1 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have a variety of neighborhood parks that can be easily and safely accessed by all residents of Wedgwood, including:

�a. Walkable pocket parks

�b. Plazas/piazzas


�d. Playgrounds/play areas, school partner with City Parks

e. Natural areas

�f. Trails

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: �a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood; plant new ones in

developments

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�b. Community and private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production, also food trees

�c. Improved landscaping and street trees on 35th Ave NE

�d. Open air plaza/piazza/gazebo/amphitheater community gathering spot in middle of commercial district

G-3 Wedgwood will have regular community events that bring neighbors together, such as:

�a. Block parties

�b. Outdoor movies

�c. Farmer’s market

d. Other


�b. Drive through exit to 36th Ave NE

�c. Traffic light at NE 80th St & 35th Ave


e. Extend street grid to make block smaller


b. Informational kiosks

�c. Artwork


• Tree logo?

Transportation



Comments:

• Between “b” and “c,” whatever is more direct access to downtown

�T-2 In 20 years, the residential areas of Wedgwood will be safe and walkable with: a. Improved sidewalks



d. Street trees

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Comments:

• Crosswalks


b. Safe crosswalks





• 40th Avenue NE


• Need toward lake access

Residential Areas


�b. Remain primarily single-family with some new multifamily developments to allow some density , providing options for more affordable housing



b. townhouses


d. cottage housing

e. apartments

f. condominiums


Comments:

• Consider all

• Mixture leads to diversity

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b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE

c. Anywhere within the neighborhood, but must be compatible with existing, considering bulk and scale



�CS-1 Neighbors can work together to address and resolve issues and brainstorm solution.

�CS-2 Community gardens and a farmer’s market will make local food available.

�CS-3 Improved transit system, bike and pedestrian routes, and a more vibrant and diverse commercial center have significantly reduced the need for automobiles and have helped to reduce the neighborhood’s carbon footprint.



�CS-6 Community programs exist to further sustainability objectives such as helping homeowners conserve energy and water, etc.

Vision

Wedgwood is a neighborhood that builds community. It provides a range of housing choices and community businesses, services, and amenities that are attractive to the entire age spectrum and diversity of populations. Wedgwood is walkable, sustainable, and appropriately scaled to increase density in a way that is compatible with Wedgwood’s history of being a single-family neighborhood.

• We value diversity in the neighborhood population: age, ethnicity

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Commercial Areas


c. A continuous “central” district along 35th from 85th to 70th along both sides of the street

C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: b. A few new mixed-use developments with structured parking and residential over

commercial that are 3-4 stories tall

Comments:

• Three pictures of three- or four-story mixed-use buildings


b. Include larger stores that serve surrounding northeast neighborhoods


• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• clothing shops

• book store

• music store




�c. Site planning requirements to ensure appropriate location of parking, vehicular access, and services



c. landscaping

e. street trees


g. Public art and community definition

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CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Encouraging structured parking




Comments:

• Yes to all.



�b. Plazas/piazzas, close to commercial

�c. Community gardens

�d. Playgrounds/play areas, close to commercial

�e. Natural areas

�f. Trails; create Matthews Creek Nature Trail

Comments:


• Public art


• Sidewalk cafes

• Outdoor movies and performances

• Play-/kid-friendly area and public art sculpture (sketch of kids playing on a sculpture of a dead shark)

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: �a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood; long-range

planning for replacement

�b. Community and private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production


�d. Open air plaza/piazza/gazebo/amphitheater community gathering spot in middle of commercial district


�a. Block parties



�d. Outdoor performances in plaza

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G-4 Wedgwood will continue to have a Post Office at its present location with these improvements:

�a. Driveway box to deposit mail




e. Other



�c. Artwork

Transportation


d, Frequent bus connection to light rail and Northg ate Transit Center



�c. Traffic calming (such as green street with bioswales )

d. Street trees




�c. Improved safety at key intersections

�d. Traffic calming (such as curb bulbs, intersection art)



• 40th (dedicated bike lane with no street parking)

• 35th (dedicated bike lane with no street parking)

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Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing



b. townhouses


d. cottage housing

e. apartments, near 35 th

f. condominiums, near commercial centers?

g. live-work studios, near 35 th

Comments:

• All of the above, depending on where

R-3 In 20 years, new multifamily housing will be located: (can pick more than one) b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE









Comments:

• Yes

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Vision

Wedgwood is a residential, pedestrian-friendly community with a community center featuring commercial/community space and accessible multifamily housing.

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Commercial Areas

C-1 In 20 years, the location of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: c. A continuous commercial district along 35th from 85th to 70th along both sides of the

street


commercial that are 3 stories tall (maximum of three stories)



• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• movie theater

• pharmacy (Bartells)

• grocery store (PCC)

Comments:


• Another picture of 3-story mixed-use, nice brick with large windows above


CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including: b. Landscape screening between uses (retain existing mature trees and vegetation

where possible)




c. landscaping

e. street trees


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CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Encouraging structured parking (mixed-use residential)


�c. Locating parking to minimize its visibility





b. Plazas/piazzas



�e. Natural areas

f. Trails

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood





b. Outdoor movies








�c. Artwork

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• Big trees

• Audubon Nature Shop

• Open space/Hunters

• Sustainability: LEED certification, Waterwise, rain gardens, natural drainage system, other

Comments:


• Block parties

• Bioswales

• Sidewalk cafes

Transportation

T-1 In 20 years, transit options in Wedgwood will include: a. A streetcar that runs along 35th Ave NE

b. Improved express bus service to downtown and other key locations

�c. Small shuttle bus/vans that take riders into express buses or light rail (children’s transit system)




d. Street trees







• Along 40th


• 95th, with significant improvements; connect to Burke Gilman (70th)

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Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: �a. Remain largely unchanged and consist mostly of single-family residences; backyard

cottages okay

b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing options for more affordable housing



d. cottage housing

g. live-work studios (on 35 th)


�b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE

c. Anywhere within the neighborhood

Comments:

• Cottage housing

• Picture of two colorful. small. three-story, narrow houses on narrow lots









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Comments:

• All of them

Vision

A friendly urban small town in the trees which values diversity and sustainability.

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Commercial Areas

C-1 In 20 years, the location of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: c. A continuous commercial district along 35th from 85th to 70th along both sides of the

street, but only if the scale is appropriate, trees are p rotected, and single-family homes are respected


commercial that are 3-4 stories tall

C-3 In 20 years, the types of businesses in the Wedgwood commercial district will: b. Include larger stores that serve surrounding northeast neighborhoods, with local

independent companies preferred


• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• clothing shops

• green dry cleaner

• bicycle shop

Comments:


• Live-work

• Picture of a dark brown corner shop

• Picture of three-story brick mixed-use building with large windows in the residential area


CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including:

�a. Ground and upper level setbacks

�b. Landscape screening between uses



�b. sidewalk widening if possible without making street narrower

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�c. landscaping

d. overhead weather protection (not so important)

�e. street trees

�f. pedestrian-scaled lighting

CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: a. Encouraging structured parking, subject to “e”

b. Screening structured parking, subject to “e”


�d. Providing generous parking lot landscaping

�e. Reduce parking requirements to encourage walking /public transit

f. No big parking lots in front of businesses

Comments:

• Open space

• Bioswales


• Sidewalk cafes

• Picture of commercial courtyard

• Picture of complex three-story mixed-use

• Picture of dark brown house with detached garage




�b. Plazas/piazzas

�c. Community gardens (we have this already)

�d. Playgrounds/play areas

�e. Natural areas

�f. Trails (need restrooms)

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: �a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood

�b. Community and private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production (already have a pea-patch)



�e. Community center

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�a. Block parties



�d. Music and plays

Comments:

• We already have nearby farmer’s market; also, we like strawberry stand and would like veggies there, too

G-4 Wedgwood will continue to have a Post Office at its present location with these improvements:

�a. Driveway box to deposit mail


�c. Traffic light at NE 80th St & 35th Ave


�e. Expand Post Office to serve areas north of 85 th



�c. Artwork


• Trees and gardens

Comments:

• Block parties

• Public art


Transportation


�b. Improved express bus service to downtown and other key locations

�c. Small shuttle bus/vans that take riders into express buses or light rail



�c. Traffic calming (such as traffic circles)

�d. Street trees

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• 30th


• 80th

Residential Areas

R-1 In 20 years, the character of the Wedgwood residential areas will: �b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing




�b. townhouses



�e. apartments

�f. condominiums



�b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE and we favor reduction in vehicle use for air quality benefits

�c. Anywhere within the neighborhood, up to triplexes in current single-family zones

d. We would like to see zoning allowing smaller hou ses

e. Less lot coverage for single-family houses

Comments:

• Cottage/compact housing

• Courtyard housing

Group 8


Vision

Wedgwood is a treed, quiet, walkable, friendly neighborhood with easy access to significant city attractions.

Group 9


Commercial Areas

C-1 In 20 years, the location of the Wedgwood commercial district will be: �a. Centered at key ‘nodes’ on 35th Ave NE at NE 85th St and NE 75th St

C-2 In 20 years, the scale of the Wedgwood commercial district will be 2 to 4 stories at the nodes :

Comments:

• Carefully designed mixed-use

C-3 In 20 years, the types of businesses in the Wedgwood commercial district will: �a. Consist of small, independent businesses to support the local residential community

and northeast Seattle


• hardware store

• restaurants

• coffee shops

• pharmacy

• grocery store

• boutique


CD-1 New development will respect adjacent residential properties through appropriate design, including:

�a. Ground and upper level setbacks

�b. Landscape screening between uses



b. sidewalk widening, as appropriate?

�c. landscaping

�d. overhead weather protection

�e. street trees

�f. pedestrian-scaled lighting

Group 9


CD-3 Impacts of parking on surrounding neighborhood will be minimized by: �a. Encouraging structured parking

�b. Screening structured parking


�d. Providing generous parking lot landscaping

Comments:

• With good standards, except no walls whole length of sidewalk




b. Plazas/piazzas related to cafe

�c. Community gardens

�d. Playgrounds/play areas

�e. Natural areas

f. Trails ?

G-2 In 20 years, Wedgwood will have the following community amenities: a. Evergreen trees that continue to characterize the neighborhood and deciduous

b. Private gardens that provide opportunities for local food production


d. Open air plaza/piazza/gazebo/amphitheater community gathering spot in middle of commercial district ? (depends on design)


�a. Block parties







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G-5 Wedgwood will have improved neighborhood identity with features such as: a. Welcome to Wedgwood Signs on 35th Ave NE, maybe

�c. Artwork


• Trees

• Fine china

Transportation


�b. Improved express bus service to downtown and other key locations; more frequently, about 15 minutes

�c. Small shuttle bus/vans that take riders into express buses or light rail

T-2 In 20 years, the residential areas of Wedgwood will be safe and walkable with: a. Improved sidewalks (mixed comments)


c. Traffic calming (such as traffic circles) (mixed comments)

�d. Street trees







• Side streets


• Side streets

Comments:

• Biking routes already adequate – close to Burke-Gilman

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Residential Areas


�b. Remain largely unchanged with some new multifamily developments, providing options for more affordable housing, similar to Wedgewood Estates




�b. townhouses



�e. apartments

�f. condominiums


R-3 In 20 years, new multifamily housing will be located: (can pick more than one) �a. North of NE 85th St between Ravenna Ave NE and Lake City Way NE

�b. On or adjacent to 35th Ave NE



C�S-1 Neighbors can work together to address and resolve issues and brainstorm solution.

CS-2 Community gardens will make local food available.

CS-3 Improved transit system, bike and pedestrian routes, and a more vibrant and diverse within small-scale commercial center have significantly reduced the need for automobiles and have helped to reduce the neighborhood’s carbon footprint.



�CS-6 Community programs exist to further sustainability objectives such as helping homeowners conserve energy and water, etc.

Group 9


Vision

Wedgwood is a small-scale community with a safe, diverse neighborhood feel, mixed housing types, and sustainable local businesses.

Documents

0942 mtg-notes Jan 14 docx